NASCAR Sprint Cup racing returns to Pocono Raceway this weekend giving fans in the area a second chance within a two-week period to see the NASCAR stars in action. Last weekend it was on the one-mile banked concrete oval at Dover and this week the action is taking place on the flat two and one-half mile “Tricky Triangle” at Pocono Raceway.

Cup cars will have their first practice session Friday at noon with the new format qualifying session planned to start at 4:40 p.m. FOX Sports 1 will show that live for those who cannot make it to the track.

Somewhere on the Friday schedule the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will run some practice and qualifying for their Saturday afternoon, 1 p.m., Pocono ARCA 200. Surprising is the news that NASCAR superstar in the making Kyle Larson is listed to race in the ARCA event. The ARCA races, a stepping stone to NASCAR, put on some very exciting events at Pocono. The Saturday race will be carried live on FOX Sports 1.

Also on Saturday the NASCAR Sprint Cup racers will be practicing during two different sessions before the ARCA racers take to the track for their 200 mile race.

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Sunday at 1 p.m. the Pocono 400 featuring NASCAR Sprint Cup point leader Matt Kenseth as he seeks his first win of the season gets the green flag. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson (the multi-time champ is on a hot streak now), Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon and a host of others will make up the 43-car starting field that takes the green in the 160-lap race. This will be the first of six Cup races being carried on TNT.

Good seats are still available for all the weekend racing action. There are a large number of special activities going on at the track so check in at www.poconoraceway.com/400specials to get all the details.

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Bridgeport, N.J., Speedway has Micro-Sprints and Four Cylinder stocks in action on Friday night at 8 p.m. And on Saturday Big Block Modifieds are in action along with Crate Sportsman, Rookies and the exciting Hilborn Tri-State Racesaver Sprints. Racing starts at 7 p.m. Also included is the Garden State Vintage Car Show.

Nearby Grandview Speedway will offer the T.P.Trailers of Limerick sponsored night of NASCAR stock car racing action featuring the 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars Saturday night. Five-time track champion Duane Howard is leading the Modified standings while Randy Stoudt is on top with the Late Models and Jared Umbenhauer, with four wins, is tops in the Sportsman. Gates at 5:30 p.m. with the Low Down & Dirty Meet and Greet at the main entrance featuring a driver and car from each division. Racing gets the green at 7:30 p.m. Last Saturday the entire card of racing was completed by 10 p.m.

And on Sunday at Grandview the Outlaw Enduro racers will be in action along with the Blast from the Past Vintage cars. Racing action starts at 1 p.m.

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Saturday at New Egypt, N.J., Speedway it is their annual Scout Night featuring the 358 Modifieds, Crate Modifieds, and the Street Stocks. The Street Stocks will be competing in the rain postponed Black Flagged Racing Street Stock Spectacular. All Scouts 15 and under in uniform receive FREE general admission and can participate in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance at Intermission. Green flag falls at 6 p.m.

And on Sunday, New Egypt will present their first Mud Hop and Demolition Derby of the season. Anyone planning on participating in the Demolition Derby should register by calling the Speedway office at 609-758-1900. Pit gates open at 10:30 am, front gates open at 11 am, and the first truck through the mud will be at 12:30 p.m. The Demolition Derby will be the last event of the day.

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Lanco’s Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway in Newmanstown, Pa., is shuttered this Saturday but returns on June 14th with a five divisions of Micro-Sprint racing action starting at 6 p.m. Just an $8 admission charge for adults.

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On Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton it will be a day for Volkswagen lovers to enjoy. It will be the 27th Annual June Bug Classic featuring VW drag racing, a swap meet and car show.

Gates will open at 8 a.m. Time trials will begin at 9 a.m. Car show judging will take place at noon. Race eliminations will commence at 1 p.m. with car show trophy presentations at 4 p.m.

Spectator admission is $15 for adults and $10 for teens ages 13-15 (with paid adult). Kids 12 and under will be admitted free with a paid adult.

On Saturday the much talked about Bull Run (live bulls chasing people) takes place. Call the track for more information on that one. I understand a lot of people have signed up to participate.

Here’s a fresh idea for Father’s Day: Dad can celebrate his big day behind the wheel of a dragster at Maple Grove Raceway. Now that sounds like something I should try. However I probably would not be able to squeeze my rotund form into the race car. However if you do it let me know how you do at Esaxton144@aol.com.

Pure Speed Drag Racing Experience (www.purespeedracing.com) is coming to MGR June 15-16 and Aug. 23. Dad — and all other enthusiasts as well — can live the dream of driving or riding in a dragster at 140 miles per hour and experience the thrill of speed, adrenaline and G-force.

Participants who sign up before June 8 for the June 15 or 16 event dates may save 15% by using the promo code DADSDAY14.

Pure Speed offers five different packages and is operated by NHRA and IHRA Top Alcohol Dragster driver Doug Foley.

Pure Speed reservations may be secured online or by calling 866-DRAGSTER.

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On Monday at 11 p.m. “Kurt Busch: 36” will be seen on NBCSN. The special documentary will trace the steps of Kurt as he ran both the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup race all in one day. Viewers will get to see what went into Busch’s efforts to do the double. He finished 6th and earned Rookie of the Race honors in the Indy 500 but was forced out of the Coke 600 with mechanical issues. Still an outstanding effort. And it is almost a given that he will try it again next year and don’t be surprised if some others express interest. NASCAR stars racing in the Indy 500 is a big boost to interest and attendance.